Discover highlands and islands on our self-guided hiking tours in Scotland

Most guests travel via Glasgow, where you can connect to ferries and trains that take you directly to Brodick on the Isle of Arran.

While the island is often compared to the Scottish Highlands for its dramatic scenery, the Isle of Arran contains both highland and lowland landscapes in one compact area.

On our self-guided Arran Coastal Way tour, you’ll stay in lovely B&Bs, lodges, inns, and hotels that also double as pubs, which we have carefully selected for their ambience and character. All are located conveniently on the route or very close to it. There are days where you walk to your accommodation and some days on the west coast you’ll catch the local bus at the end of the day to your accommodation. Rooms are cosy and welcoming, and there may be a public area for sitting/dining. Many accommodations in the UK no longer have baths; you’re more likely to have an ensuite shower room. Some B&Bs do still have the odd room that has a bath (in a shared or private bathroom), so you might still have access to an occasional bath.

We offer exceptional self-guided walking tours on the Arran Coastal Way, which can be adapted to your needs if you would like more rest days or changes to the overnight stops. One of the great things about self-guided travel is that you can choose your own travel dates – depending on the availability of accommodation, of course. Get in touch with our team to learn more.

April to October are the most popular times to walk in Scotland. On the Isle of Arran, these months are often the busiest with walkers and visitors so it’s essential to book your trip well ahead of your intended departure date to ensure we can book you the best accommodation at every intended stop. May and June offer the best times to see the wildflowers. Once you are into summer, the days can be gloriously long, with light from 5am to 10pm and plenty of daylight to complete each day’s walk at a leisurely pace.

Looking for more walking holidays in the UK? Trek coast-to-coast across England on the iconic Coast to Coast Walk,  walk England’s longest trail on the South West Coast Path, explore Roman history on Hadrian’s Wall, or discover the charm of the Cotswold Way and South Downs Way.